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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,149.72, 1,162,725.12 and 214,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,149.72, 1,162,725.12 and 214,184.76 is: 321,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,149.72 : 1,162,725.12 = 214,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,149.72/1,162,725.12 = 214,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,149.72x = 1,162,725.12 × 214,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,149.72x = 249,038,000,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,038,000,773.17/775,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,277.29

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